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Ruth Jeanes is a Professor and Head of School - Curriculum, Teaching and Inclusive Education at Monash University’s Faculty of Education. Her research focuses on leveraging sport and active recreation as tools for community development, particularly addressing social exclusion among marginalized groups. She leads major grants such as the ARC Linkage-funded 'Informal sport as a health and social resource among diverse young people' ($250,000) and collaborates with organizations like VicHealth and UNICEF.
Education and Research Interests: Jeanes holds a PhD in sociology, applying feminist post-structuralism to study gender and sport. Her work spans global contexts, including HIV/AIDS education in Zambia and refugee integration in Australia. She is an Associate Editor of Leisure Sciences and contributes to journals like the International Review for the Sociology of Sport.
Grants & Awards: Over 30 projects since 2011, including ARC grants and industry partnerships. Honors include the 2022 Dean’s Award for Social Impact and 2021 AAUT Citation for Teaching Excellence.
Key Activities: Teaches courses on inclusive education and community development. Leads initiatives like 'Enhancing equity in community sport' and 'Gender inclusion in Australian sport'. Advises on mental health and LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports.
Media & Engagement: Regularly contributes to media on sport equity, including articles on gender inclusion and racial discrimination in junior sports.
